Just over half of American adults have expressed a willingness to accept an extramarital affair with an artificial intelligence, according to a survey conducted by the AI Girlfriend Coach, a company that specializes in romance and relationship coaching. The survey found that 50.5% of respondents said they believed that a partner's romantic or sexual relationship with an AI could be considered cheating. This figure includes both men and women, although the percentage was slightly higher among younger adults.
The survey of 2,150 U.S. adults was conducted through SurveyMonkey Audience and analyzed on the responses from 1,709 individuals who remained in the sample after removing outliers and incomplete data. The results suggest that there is a growing trend towards accepting AI relationships as legitimate forms of love and intimacy.
While some people may view these findings as unconventional or even taboo, others see them as a reflection of changing attitudes towards technology and human relationships. Others have expressed concerns about the potential risks and implications of forming romantic connections with artificial intelligence systems, but these views are not represented in the survey results. The AI Girlfriend Coach has stated that their goal is to provide resources and guidance for individuals who may be interested in exploring non-traditional relationships with AI.